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Newcastle icon announces he will leave club at end of the season in emotional statement

Newcastle have confirmed that Kieran Trippier will leave the club when his contract expires in the summer. The defender joined the Magpies from Atletico Madrid in January 2022, and has gone on to m…

Record-breaking manager played with England’s best – but Simon Jordan had as big an impact

From learning under Bryan Robson to playing with Paul Gascoigne and against Steven Gerrard, it takes some effort to impact Craig Harrison. But the record-breaking manager of the New Saints still fo…

Premier League club scrapped new crest after qualifying for Champions League amid fan frustration

Aston Villa’s 2023/24 campaign was a memorable one for several reasons. In Unai Emery’s first full season at Villa Park, he guided the Villans to a fourth-place finish in the Premier Le…

talkSPORT tips – Best football bets and expert advice on Saturday 4 April

Three FA Cup quarter-finals are the highlights of Saturday’s football card, which also features action from Scotland and Europe’s top leagues. We have a trio of selections in our best b…

Cristiano Ronaldo returns to save Al Nassr from embarrassment and boost hopes of history

Cristiano Ronaldo made a scoring return for Al Nassr as they maintained their Saudi Pro League title push. However, the league leaders had to survive a scare as they faced bottom-of-the-table Al Na…

Matt Le Tissier handed new job at Southampton four years after quitting role due to backlash

Matt Le Tissier has reportedly returned to Southampton four years after quitting his role at the club. The Saints legend had been working as an ambassador for the Championship side before his depar…

Enzo Fernandez’s Chelsea career is over but Real Madrid should steer clear

Gabby Agbonlahor has backed Liam Rosenior’s decision to drop Enzo Fernandez and insisted Real Madrid will not shell out to sign him. Blues boss Rosenior announced on Friday that he had suspen…

Furious Phil Parkinson to contact Championship referees chief after Wrexham penalty decision

Wrexham were on the receiving end of a ‘very, very harsh’ penalty decision against West Brom on Good Friday. That is according to their manager Phil Parkinson, who was left furious with…

Man City v Liverpool Super Boost: City to win NOW 11/8

Manchester City and Liverpool clash in the FA Cup quarter finals on Saturday lunch time at the Etihad Stadium. talkSPORT BET Super Boost: Man City to win (was 7/10) NOW 11/8Add to betslip HERE The …

Jermain Defoe ‘excited’ by ex-Premier League star’s nephew after dramatic managerial debut

Jermain Defoe dramatically avoided defeat in his first match as Woking boss after a six-goal thriller on Good Friday. The former England striker took charge of his new club for the first time as th…

Alisson addresses concerning injury blow amid Liverpool star’s World Cup fitness fears

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson has eased concerns of an injury setback, insisting he expects to be back before the end of the season. The Brazilian suffered an undisclosed fitness issue following the…

Roy Hodgson achieves 44-year first in spectacular return to management thanks to goalkeeper howler

Roy Hodgson has made a winning return to management with victory in his first match in charge of Bristol City. The 78-year-old was appointed by the Championship side last month on a deal until the …

Arsenal warned against ‘criminal’ transfer decision for Hale End star as position switch suggested

It would be a crime if Arsenal sold Myles Lewis-Skelly, they can get the best out of him in central midfield. These are the thoughts of talkSPORT’s Inside Gooners panel as their Premier Leagu…

Man City told exactly who they must appoint if Pep Guardiola leaves this summer

Man City have been told Vincent Kompany is the perfect man to replace Pep Guardiola should he leave the club this summer. Speculation about the Spanish head coach’s future has ramped up in re…

Premier League title-winning boss in line for Italy job as Gennaro Gattuso steps down

Roberto Mancini is one of three candidates drawn up to replace Gennaro Gattuso as Italy boss, talkSPORT understands. Gattuso has officially stepped down from his role following their failure to qua…

Manchester United promote Under-21 star to Michael Carrick’s squad after two Premier League games

Manchester United Under-21 boss Adam Lawrence has confirmed Shea Lacey is now considered a first-team player. The 18-year-old, once dubbed by fans as ‘the Scouse Lionel Messi’, onl…

Ex-Romania manager hospitalised again just 24 hours after stepping down from national job

Ex-Romania national team manager Mircea Lucescu suffered a heart attack on Friday morning. The news comes just 24 hours after the 80-year-old was forced to step down from his role in charge of the …

Bayern Munich star drops huge Harry Kane injury update ahead of Real Madrid clash

Harry Kane faces a race against time to be fit for Bayern Munich’s Champions League quarter-final clash with Real Madrid. The England captain suffered a knock while on international duty. He …

Premier League urged to reintroduce radical ancient rule to determine relegation amid Tottenham drama

The Premier League must introduce relegation play-offs – more excitement is needed at the bottom of the table. That’s the view of legendary talkSPORT broadcaster Adrian Durham, who call…

‘Extraordinary talent’ – Former Tottenham transfer target told to quit Serie A

Italy defender Alessandro Bastoni has been told to quit Serie A and move abroad after his World Cup qualifying nightmare. The talented centre-back is regarded as one of the best in Europe but his r…

Chelsea ban Enzo Fernandez as Liam Rosenior fumes at vice-captain for ‘crossing a line’

Chelsea have suspended Enzo Fernandez for the next two matches, manager Liam Rosenior has confirmed. Vice-captain Fernandez cast major doubt on his Blues future when speaking over the international…

Joachim Low denies talks over stunning return with World Cup nation that will face England

Joachim Low has shut down speculation over him taking the Ghana job for the World Cup. The German was linked with the Black Stars vacancy after they sacked Otto Addo, who guided them to the 2026 Wo…

Phil Foden must leave Man City this summer as two perfect transfer options revealed

Phil Foden has been urged to leave Manchester City this summer for the betterment of his club and international career. The 25-year-old is currently in the midst of his first career pitfall having …

Scottish giants’ proposed beachside stadium hits snag despite £3.2billion promise

Aberdeen have admitted that talks with the city’s council over their proposed new stadium are taking longer than expected. The Scottish Premiership club submitted its ‘final offer&…

talkSPORT tips – Best football bets and expert advice on Friday 3 April

There are a whole host of games taking place on Good Friday, with a full EFL programme in England supplemented by action in Spain’s La Liga and Ligue 1 in France. GET £40 IN FREE BETS WHEN YO…

Pep Guardiola is one of the greatest managers of all time – history shows Man City will struggle once he leaves

England legend Stuart Pearce believes that history will repeat itself if and when Pep Guardiola leaves Manchester City. The 55-year-old’s current deal at the Etihad expires in 2027, however, …

Nick Woltemade in stinging blast at critics after being dubbed as ‘worst Premier League signing’

Nick Woltemade has told his critics that they don’t watch Newcastle United games. The German striker is the Toon’s record signing after joining from Stuttgart last summer in a £69millio…

Championship boss calls out EFL over rival manager’s ‘conflict of interest’

Portsmouth manager John Mousinho believes it is ‘blatantly obvious’ there is a conflict of interest involving Michael O’Neill’s dual role. The Northern Ireland boss was name…

Igor Thiago told why he was booed by Brazil fans before scoring first international goal

Igor Thiago was booed before scoring his first international goal for Brazil on Tuesday. The striker’s own fans jeered him as he stepped up to take a penalty in their victory over Croatia. Th…

Enzo Fernandez must ‘shut up’ over Real Madrid transfer – he’s nowhere near good enough

Gabby Agbonlahor has told Enzo Fernandez to ‘shut up’ and focus on helping Chelsea instead of discussing a potential summer switch. Fernandez has fuelled rumours he could leave Stamford…

Roberto De Zerbi issues public apology amid Tottenham fan revolt in first club interview

Roberto De Zerbi has apologised over previous comments made about Mason Greenwood in his first interview as Tottenham Hotspur boss. The Italian defended ex-Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood…

World Cup final becomes most expensive football ticket in history as hosts break promise with scandalous prices

The first open sale of tickets for the 2026 World Cup final show that FIFA are selling some for just shy of $11,000 – around £8,333. Reports suggest that is the most expensive ticket for gene…

Gianluigi Buffon steps down from Italy role just days after World Cup failure

Gianluigi Buffon has resigned as the head of Italian national team delegation. It comes just two days after the four-time World Cup winners failed to qualify for this summer’s tournament. Ita…

Ally’s Scottish Premiership preview: Allys Acca boosted to 50/1 with talkSPORT BET

Welcome to Ally McCoist’s Scottish Premiership preview with talkSPORT BET! It’s a massive week in what’s shaping up to be one of the most thrilling title races we’ve seen in decades as we enter the…

Ireland boss hopeful £30million striker will make allegiance switch from England

Liam Delap is a target for the Republic of Ireland ahead of a possible international switch. The Chelsea striker has represented England at multiple youth levels but has yet to be handed a chance a…

Steven Gerrard reveals how close he came to decision he would regret for his entire life

Steven Gerrard has revealed that a discussion with his family prevented him from leaving Liverpool for Chelsea in July 2005. Uncertainty shrouded the midfielder’s position at Liverpool despite capt…

Archie Gray’s great uncle Eddie Gray names Tottenham star’s best position in message to Roberto De Zerbi

Eddie Gray believes great nephew Archie Gray needs to play as a central midfielder for Roberto De Zerbi to get the best out of him at Tottenham. Spurs currently sit seventeenth in the Premier Leagu…

Football betting offer: Get up to £40 in free bets on talkSPORT BET

Football really ramps up at this time of year with the cup competitions reaching the knock out stages and league football coming down to the wire. And talkSPORT BET are offering new customers up to…

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Jude Bellingham was England’s biggest winner from international break – without kicking a ball

Jude Bellingham saw his World Cup hopes boosted despite not featuring in either of England’s friendlies against Uruguay and Japan. The Real Madrid ace was called up to Thomas Tuchel’s 35-man squad …

Sam Kerr takes to social media with direct response to Chelsea exit rumour

Sam Kerr has seemingly debunked a rumour she will return to the NWSL, claiming the media somehow ‘know a decision’ before her. According to Australian outlet Channel 10, Kerr will join …

Ashley Williams ‘categorically’ reveals his toughest ever Premier League opponent

Over the course of his club and international career, Ashley Williams has faced a who’s who of attacking superstars. But there’s one name in particular that gave the former Swansea City…

Jason Cundy and Jamie O’Hara clash over top three Premier League managers of all time

The Premier League’s all-time top three managers were debated on the Sports Bar with one particular choice dividing opinion. Co-hosts Jamie O’Hara and Jason Cundy went head-to-head on the top…

Southampton vs Arsenal LIVE commentary: Kick-off time, team news and how to follow FA Cup quarter-final clash

Arsenal will be desperate to keep their hopes of a treble alive in the FA Cup after disappointment in the Carabao Cup final. The Gunners were comfortably beaten by Man City at Wembley to raise doub…

Football chairman helped stop Wrexham stadium plans then made Racecourse Ground history

Wrexham fans dreaming of European football one day returning to the Racecourse can already find a documentary about the last time it happened – by the man who helped keep their ground. The Ne…

Man City vs Liverpool LIVE commentary: Kick-off time, team news and how to follow FA Cup quarter-final

Manchester City host Liverpool in the opening FA Cup quarter-final of the weekend in a blockbuster clash on Saturday lunchtime. Pep Guardiola’s side, who won the Carabao Cup against Arsenal l…

Furious Jason Cundy clashes with pundit and tells Chelsea star to ‘keep your mouth shut’

Jason Cundy was involved in a heated studio debate as he slammed Marc Cucurella for publicly criticising Chelsea’s board. In a recent bombshell interview, the Spaniard hit out at the Blues…

Chelsea got it horribly wrong with Liam Rosenior and we all know who his successor will be

Chelsea broadcaster Matisse Armani believes the club’s contradictory managerial strategy could force their best players to leave. The Blues are on their second manager this season, having rep…

talkSPORT tips – Best football bets and expert advice on Thursday 2 April

After a break for the international calendar, domestic action returns on Thursday and there are games on the agenda from League One and League Two. The Women’s Champions League will also take…

Sonia Bompastor justifiably furious after ‘disrespectful’ officiating in Chelsea defeat to Arsenal

Gabby Agbonlahor labelled the lack of intervention from VAR over Katie McCabe’s blatant hair pull on Alyssa Thompson ‘disrespectful’. Arsenal star McCabe was fortunate to remain o…

Robert Lewandowski, Dominik Szoboszlai and Bryan Mbeumo in elite XI of players not going to the World Cup

There are some massive names not going to the 2026 World Cup from Robert Lewnadowski to Gianluigi Donnarumma. And we challenged Darren Bent to name his best XI of players that won’t be headin…

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